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About Refrigerators

Machines have become an important of our lives now. With lots of cleaning and cooking machines in any household, we also use a range of cooling and freezing machines to keep food healthy and fresh for a long. A refrigerator is one such basic machine that can be seen everywhere.  

Technically speaking, a refrigerator, also known as a fridge, consist of thermally insulated compartments. It consists of a heat pump responsible for transferring heat from inside the refrigerator to the external environment. This extraction and heat transfer keeps the inner temperature cooler at a specific degree (usually lower than the room temperature). Today refrigerator is an essential food cooling and storage device used around the globe. With the more moderate temperature offered by this machine, there is a lower rate of bacteria reproduction, hence a lower rate of spoilage of cooked or uncooked food. With the ability to maintain your diet and making life easier, these devices are of great importance. If you still don’t have one, now is the time for purchase.  

Common mistakes while buying a fridge 

Buying a new refrigerator is a big deal. And a wrong decision can make you live with it for years to come – decades at times. But there is nothing so serious to worry about. It is not every day that you shop for such a major appliance. Just a little planning ahead of time can go a long way. This part of the article will lay out the most common mistakes people make while buying a refrigerator online. Not surprisingly, we can avoid many of these mistakes. For example, an ice maker, a water dispenser or an automatic water pitcher is not as important as the smart thermostat and capacity of the refrigerator. Therefore we are sharing some mistakes that you need to avoid while buying a new fridge.  

Opting for a wrong style  

A fridge may have large boxes, but these will be far from monolithic. These appliances come in a range of sizes, shapes or designs. Each of the available options has its pros and cons. So it would help if you were careful while choosing by considering the strengths and weaknesses of your options. Some types of fridges cost less, but they won’t offer any fancy features. In contrast, others tend to have all the latest features and will surely come with a larger size and massive price that you can’t skip. Buying the wrong style and set of features mean bad news. You can get stuck with large bills or bigger appliances that won’t fit anywhere in your home. 

The fancy features and budget consideration  

Traditionally, a refrigerator comes with a top freezer for storing meat, ice creams, ice cubes, etc.  These styles of freezers have been there for decades. These freezer compartments come in different sizes, styles and features. So if you need a lot of room to store frozen goods, this style of refrigerator is not a suitable option. Besides, many basic appliances also lack extra features like in-door water dispensers and automated ice makers. The rule is simple if you want to save money, don’t go for fancy features. But if you want high style, lots of storage and fancy features, add up a budget and buy an advanced two-door refrigerator.  

Not considering the capacity and storage. 

No refrigerator owner is alike. So choose a fridge that fits your specific storage needs. Generally, the users tend to keep a lot of stuff on ice for a long time. If you are among such people, look for an appliance with plenty of freezer space. In such cases, side by side refrigerator models is better options to consider. If not, look for a big French-door refrigerator. Here, of course, your prospective purchase might serve as a secondary refrigerator. Such options are also ideal for small apartments, rented homes or basement kitchens. But if you already own a standalone refrigerator or freezer, the price is probably more important than storage space. 

Overlooking finish and colour 

Agree or not, the fridge’s appearance will ultimately have its role to play in your home. Besides interior functions and features, the outer look is also of great importance as it impacts the room décor. A wrong pick can clash with its surroundings and give your kitchen a random, many cluttered aesthetics. So depending on the look you are going for, you may want to have a new appliance matching the texture and colour of your home and kitchen cabinets or nearby appliances. Here you can also carefully do the opposite by picking a striking colour or a retro-inspired look. 

Tips on how to buy Refrigerators online in the UAE 

There is a wide range of cheap refrigerators for sale in Dubai and across the UAE. But the number of brands and the unlimited choices they offer, buying a refrigerator online is a daunting task for many. Here you will have no assistance from any salesperson. When you are left with no assistance, you are also free to search on your own and make an unbiased buying decision. But for that, you need to have knowledge of the product and know how to choose one from a long list of available options. Here are some tips on what you can consider while buying a refrigerator online.

  • The frost-free feature – This technology will help you stop ice from forming inside the freezer. It uses a fan to keep the cool air moving around, so nothing gets stick to anything. All latest models come with this feature, but still, it is better to read the product description section to ensure the selected model has it.
  • The interior light – Once again, it is an important feature, and generally, all the models contain a light system in the sidewall or inner side of the lid. Still, you should read the product details to find the voltage and other details of the lights. Make sure you pick an easy to replace product.
  • The control panel lock – It is a modern feature in these types of machines. A control panel look is an important feature if you have little ones running around the house and curious about everything they can reach. With a lock system, they will not be able to get into the freezer anyway.
  • Temperature maintenance feature – Most of the refrigerators have a freezer section in them. Try to find a machine that comes with separate regulator settings. It will help you maintain the temperature of both sections separately and make the best use of your device.
  • Check the warranty – It is important to buy a fridge with at least one year warranty. You can read the product description section to see what duration of the warranty you will be entertained with. It will save you from a lot of after installation damage costs.
  • Look for flexible storage options – With a flexible storage option, you can store food the way you wish for. It gives you access to moveable racks to stack and store food the way easier for you.

A freezer guard protection is also a helping feature you will need to consider. It is an ideal option if you plan to store the freezer in an environment below zero Celsius temperature (generally in the conservatory). This is because, at such a low temperature, the freezer might stop working. But the freezer guard technology will ensure that the appliance stays at the right temperature inside out and none of the stored food or the machine itself gets spoiled.

Question & Answer

Are refrigerator warranties worth it?

Yes, they are of great importance. Even if you buy a refrigerator from a reliable brand like Geepas, Nikai, Super General, Akai, Westpoint, Electrolux, or Hitachi, a warranty is a must-have. No matter how reputable the brand or lasting the product is, unfortunate events can happen anytime. You may have an electrical breakdown or sudden change in the voltage that will damage your machine. At such times, the refrigerator’s warranty will help you repair the device without or at least paying half of the repairing cost.

What refrigerator should I buy?

An ideal refrigerator will be according to your needs and size of family- of you is buying it for domestic use. It must have the capacity to accommodate a considerable amount of food in different sections (fridge and freezer). But if you are about to use it in a commercial kitchen (restaurant or cafe), go for refrigerators with bigger sizes to accommodate masses of cooked and uncooked food. Some of the bestselling items you can consider are GE Profile Series French-Door Refrigerator, Maytag Wide French Door Refrigerator,  LG InstaView Door-in-Door, and GE Café French-Door Refrigerator.

What refrigerator brand is the best to buy?

We cannot list one brand over all the others displaying products at Shops.ae. Every single brand that you will find here is reliable and trusted by users around the globe. Some to name are Siemens, LG, Samsung, Midea, Smeg, or Daewoo. However, some of these might have a higher ranking on the list because of the superior quality mechanics, advanced features and aesthetic values the refrigerators will add to any household. So when it comes to buying a refrigerator, you can consider any of the said and decide which brand offers you better options in terms of price, usage and value-added features.

Where can I buy a refrigerator online in the UAE?

A product search engine can be the only reliable place to find all the possible options of refrigerators that exist in the market. This is where you can find products based on price or features preferences from more than one brand. Thus you have a fantastic opportunity to search, compare and buy products after a deep market search. And with the unique price competition tool of Shops.ae you can also look for products that perfectly sit within your budget limits.

Besides on Shops.ae you can also explore and purchase products from top global stores to make the best buying decision.

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